It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
How you create impact
The Sea Logistics Pricing Specialist will be responsible for supplying quotes and /or costs for inquiries from existing and new customers among other tasks. They will work closely with local customer service, development teams, sales as well with our overseas offices to source pricing and generate Seafreight quotations to support regular and/or spot pricing inquiries.
- Prepare and present quotes with selling rates in order to support the sales and customer service teams.
- Analyze record and prepare reports identifying any trends in the level of quote activity an achievement against target to the Branch Pricing Manager in order to monitor performance.
- Prioritize quotation requests, most important opportunities are processed as fast as possible.
- Take the lead in different scenarios where a fast decision hast to be made to secure a business.
- Engage with Sea Logistics trade teams to ensure the most competitive rate is provided based on the value of the opportunity.
- Communicate regularly with other teams such as Customer Service, Ocean Carriers, overseas offices when applicable.
- Follow up of quotations as needed. Communicate the feedback and take applicable decisions to source the rates required to support the closure of business opportunities.
- Use the quote feedback to quote more effectively for future opportunities and liaise with Seafreight management for pricing guidance.
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.
What we would like you to bring
- 2+ years of experience in seafreight pricing or operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Outlook
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Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
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Excellent time management; able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
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Skilled in negotiation, problem‑solving, and customer‑focused solution development
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Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven
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Proactive, positive, and able to work both independently and as a strong team player
- Degree/Diploma in International Business, Trade, or Logistics is preferred
- CIFFA certificate is an asset
What's in it for you
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $72,000 annually. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-TD1
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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